10 – Crystal Farms debuts new cheese stick flavors

Crystal Farms Dairy Company revealed two new flavors for its line of snack cheese sticks. The company said Gouda and Sharp Cheddar were produced with adult palates in mind.

9 – On the record with Good Culture

Dairy Processing spoke one-on-one with chief executive officer Jesse Merrill about Good Culture’s mission, its place in the cultured dairy category and the company’s future.

8 – Agri-Mark appoints president and CEO

Agri-Mark introduced David Lynn as its president and chief executive officer on March 2, after Lynn took on the role of interim CEO in September 2022.

7 – Van Leeuwen bringing Hidden Valley Ranch to ice cream aisle

Van Leeuwen’s run of eclectic ice cream flavors is continuing this spring, with the brand announcing the launch of seven new selections – including Hidden Valley Ranch – that will be sold exclusively at Walmart locations.

6 – Saputo expands distribution for plant-based cheeses

Saputo USA announced its plant-based cheese brand Vitalite is arriving at more than 5,000 retail locations in the United States as the company expands its distribution.

5 – Built on innovation: Sargento keeps moving forward

Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wis., Sargento leads with innovation, and is proud to be the company that successfully introduced America to pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses and cheese blends.

4 – Tillamook announces plans for Illinois plant

Tillamook County Creamery Association will open an ice cream manufacturing plant in Decatur, Ill., in late 2024. The facility will be Tillamook’s first owned and operated manufacturing plant outside of Oregon and will be the cooperative’s only facility dedicated solely to ice cream production.

3 – How AI is helping a goat cheese manufacturer

Amalthea, a leading global provider of goat cheese and organic cow cheese based in the Netherlands, is now using cloud software specialist Infor’s integrated artificial intelligence solution to help improve cheese quality and yields, build customer loyalty and boost sustainability.

2 – Bill targets 'misleading' alternative dairy products

A group of senators introduced bipartisan legislation taking aim at non-dairy products that use dairy names.

1 – Newly formed College Circle Creamery makes acquisition

College Hill Capital Partners announced the formation of a better-for-you dairy and plant-based frozen dessert company that the private equity firm is calling College Circle Creamery.